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TotalEnergies Farms Out 40% of Two Nigerian Offshore Blocks to Chevron

The farm-out advances a risk-sharing exploration strategy in Nigeria’s West Delta basin.

Overview

  • TotalEnergies agreed to sell a 40% interest in PPL 2000 and PPL 2001 to Chevron’s subsidiary Star Deep Water Petroleum, while retaining operatorship.
  • The new ownership structure positions TotalEnergies at 40%, Chevron at 40%, and South Atlantic Petroleum at 20%.
  • PPL 2000 and PPL 2001 span about 2,000 km² in the West Delta basin and were awarded in Nigeria’s 2024 Exploration Round.
  • Completion of the transaction remains subject to customary conditions, including regulatory approvals.
  • The deal extends a 2025 offshore exploration partnership that began when TotalEnergies took 25% across 40 Chevron-operated U.S. blocks, as Nigeria continues to court new upstream investment.